Galapagos
Islands
Soft Adventure
Trip Style
Tourist Superior
Cruise Category
M/V Humboldt Explorer
The M/V Humboldt Explorer accommodates 16 passengers in 8 air-conditioned rooms, each of which includes private bath and shower facilities. Notably, most cabins can be arranged as twin beds or one large bed, based on guest preferences. Additionally, all cabins have flat-screen televisions and windows offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Galapagos Archipelago.
Cabins are located on both the main and lower decks. Moreover, the air-conditioned salon features dining tables, TV, CD/DVD, a video library, and a lounge area. On top of that, the sundeck includes a jacuzzi and ample seating, providing a relaxing outdoor space. Furthermore, the spacious dive deck features a large camera table and additional amenities for guest convenience.
The dive deck is equipped with individual:
- gear bins
- large camera table
- recharging station
- air and nitrox filling stations
- tank racks
- a separate fresh water rinse tank for underwater camera equipment.
Diving operations are conducted from two large pangas (tenders), easily boarded from the dive deck. The Humboldt Explorer is also equipped with a satellite telephone for emergency calls worldwide.
Technical specifications
The 16-passenger Humboldt Explorer provides 8 air-conditioned rooms located on the main and lower decks; each has a private bathrooms, flat screen television and ocean view. All rooms except rooms 3 & 4 (forward below deck) can be converted to either one queen bed or two twin beds. The yacht features partially covered sun deck with a jacuzzi and ample seating, salon area with dining, bar and entertainment area.
The large dive deck includes a bathroom, large camera table with charging station, individual storage areas, rinse bins for cameras and another for gear. Diving operations are conducted from two large pangas (tenders), easily boarded from the dive deck.
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MONDAY: SAN CRISTOBAL (1 CHECK OUT DIVE AT ISLA LOBOS)
Guests fly to the Galapagos Islands from Mainland Ecuador, arriving in the late morning. The dive guides will meet the guests at the airport and escort them to the Humboldt Explorer. Guests will board the vessel after 1:00pm, have lunch and listen to the briefings. After the briefings, the Humboldt Explorer will depart for a short crossing to Isla Lobos for a check out dive and safety briefing. After dinner the vessel will depart to the next scheduled destination.
2
TUESDAY: PUNTA CARRION (2 DIVES) - NORTH SEYMOUR (LAND VISIT)
6:30 and 9:30 dives
Sightings include rays and schools of fish.
Afternoon North Seymour land visit. Walk the path around North Seymour Island to see the large colonies of Blue Footed Boobies and Frigate Birds. Sighting of Sea Lions and Marine Iguanas are also common.
Depart for Northern Islands. (16+ hour transit)
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WEDNESDAY: WOLF ISLAND (4 DIVES)
6:30, 10:30, 2:00 and 4:30 dives. Possible night dive.
Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks, eagle rays, sea lions, Galapagos sharks and silky sharks.
Night anchor at Wolf Island.
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THURSDAY: WOLF ISLAND (2 DIVES) - DARWIN ISLAND (2 DIVES)
6:30 and 9:30 dives
Transit to Darwin Island (2 Dives)
2:00 and 4:30 dives
Sightings often include hammerheads, red-lipped batfish, eagle rays, sea lions, Galapagos sharks and silky sharks.
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FRIDAY: DARWIN ISLAND (4 DIVES)
6:30, 10:30, 2:00 and 4:30 dives
Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks (in season) eagle rays, Galapagos sharks and silky sharks.
Transit to Wolf Island
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SATURDAY: WOLF ISLAND (3 DIVES)
6:30, 9:00 and 11:00 dives
Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks (in season), eagle rays, Galapagos sharks and silky sharks.
Long transit to Cousin’s Rock (20+ hours)
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SUNDAY: COUSIN´S ROCK (1-2 DIVES) - SANTA CRUZ: HIGHLANDS (TURTLES FARM)
6:30 and 9:30 dives (number of dives dependent on travel time from Wolf Island)
This is a great macro diving with an excellent chance of seeing sea horses, sea lions and eagle rays. Lunch will be served while transiting to Santa Cruz (3 hours). Travel by bus to the Santa Cruz Highlands to visit the giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Visit the town of Puerto Ayora and the Darwin Centre on your own. Dinner on your own in Puerto Ayora. Return to the Humboldt Explorer at 8:30pm.
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MONDAY: SAN CRISTOBAL
Depart the vessel by 9 am. Guests are free to visit the beach in town to see sea lions and marine iguanas in their natural habitat or take a short walk to the Interpretive Centre. Transfer back to the airport for flight back to Quito or Guayaquil.
NOTE: Cruise Itinerary is subject to change due to Galapagos National Park dispositions or to circumstances beyond our control (force majeure).
Above prices include:
7 nights/8 days aboard the vessel
3 meals daily, plus between-dive snacks
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
2-3 dives a day (days vary)
Use of tanks, weights and belts
Above prices do not include:
Airport transfers in Quito or Guayaquil
Hotel accommodations
Flights to/from Galapagos
Last evening meal (Sunday)
Wetsuit, BCD, regulator
Rental, instruction, and retail charges
Dive computer, fins, masks, booties, gloves, hoods Crew gratuities
Trip Cancellation & Dive Accident Insurance
Quito/Guayaquil departure taxes
Premium Alcoholic Beverages
Galapagos National Park tax – $100 pp, cash only. payable upon arrival at Galapagos Airport
Ingala Transit Card – ($20 pp, cash only), payable in cash at Quito or Guayaquil Airport of departure for Galapagos
Nitrox: $150 per person
Hyperbaric chamber fee $ 35 per person
Fuel Surcharge, $150 per person
Important Notes:
- All rates are Net Rates in US Dollars per person.
- We recommend that you bring your own gear as it fits best and will make you feel more comfortable with Galapagos’ diving conditions.
- Any rental payments made onboard are subject to a 15% local tax and fees increase.
- Please note that limited sizes and quantities are available. We recommend you reconfirm your rental needs at the moment of booking.
- Refund fees are applicable to any lost or damaged equipment rented. Refund fees will be confirmed at the moment of booking.
- Rental rates are subject to change.
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